For many of us, Labor Day marked the beginning of the new school year, or maybe the end of summer. The change in season can feel like a fresh start. While celebrating hard-working Americans on Labor Day, perhaps you considered a new job yourself. You may want to consider a rewarding career in the assisted living industry. There are immeasurable rewards, far beyond monetary compensation only, when working with elderly residents. You will work with compassionate co-workers who care and serve others with respect and dignity. Although the work is hard, your job can give you a sense of purpose as you care for this vulnerable population. Aegis Living may be a great career opportunity for you. We currently operate 28 communities in Washington, California, and Nevada. We are looking for dedicated employees as we develop ten new properties over the next several years. We estimate creating 800 new jobs in the next four years and 300 within the next year.
Aegis Living is a national leader in assisted living and memory care. Recently, Aegis Living was featured as one of 15 companies by Glassdoor for excellent work-life balance. Companies recognized received consistently high scores from their employees across multiple measurements. This follows Aegis Living being among Glassdoor’s Top 50 Best Places to Work for 2017, out of over 600,000 companies. We are so proud of our accomplishments and honored that our employees support our efforts.
“Hiring the best and brightest in each of our communities is a priority for us,” said Rick Karnofski, senior vice president of human resources at Aegis Living. “Our strong corporate culture encourages a work-life balance for our dedicated employees along with flexible work schedules, unique appreciation programs, and paid time off.”
Recently celebrating our 20-year anniversary, Aegis Living is unlike other senior housing providers because we often recruit from outside our industry, including the hospitality and retail sectors. We offer specific training and on-going education for our staff to set them up for success. And we thank our employees for their dedication through programs such as The Dream Big Lottery and The Dream Big Vacation Giveaway.
The U.S. elderly population is soaring with the baby boomers moving into retirement. The need for qualified care staff, nurses, and management will continue to grow with this trend. A career in the assisted living industry will not only be rewarded with job security, but also the gratitude of those you serve. Whether you consider a job with Aegis Living or another senior housing provider, know these important jobs for our growing senior population can be highly rewarding and fulfilling.
If you are interested in career opportunities, visit the Aegis Living website to view our job openings.
Respite Stays & Day Stays give family caregivers a real break—hours, days, or a few weeks—while your loved one enjoys a safe, enriching short‑term home at Aegis Living. Guests settle into a beautifully furnished private apartment and have 24/7 care staff and onsite nurses, medication management, and discreet safety technology (motion sensors, medical‑alert pendants, visitor check‑in) for peace of mind. Each day feels purposeful with chef‑prepared, all‑day dining and 200+ monthly activities—from book clubs and fitness classes to movie nights—plus full use of the community. We coordinate with your loved one’s physicians to mirror their routines and care, so the stay feels familiar. It’s also a smart trial run for senior living: meet neighbors, test services, and see what supported independence looks like—without a long‑term commitment. Choose a Respite Stay when you’re traveling or need time to recharge, when your loved one would benefit from structure, social connection, and great meals, or when you both want peace of mind while keeping options open.
Hospice & End‑of‑Life Care at Aegis Living is comfort‑first support for the final stage of life, delivered in your loved one’s private apartment by our 24/7 care team in coordination with a trusted local hospice provider you choose (or we can recommend). Together, we create a coordinated care plan that manages pain and other symptoms, oversees medications, and provides calm, dignified help with daily needs, while offering compassionate emotional support for both resident and family. Discreet safety measures and a reliable medical‑alert system bring help quickly; chef‑prepared, in‑apartment meals adapt to changing appetites. Families are guided through decisions and moments of closure so they can focus on being present in a peaceful, home‑like setting. If your loved one already lives at Aegis, they can remain in the comfort of their home, avoiding disruptive moves. Choose this level of care when curative treatment is no longer the goal and you want expert symptom control, hands‑on daily support, and a setting that protects dignity and prioritizes comfort, meaning, and time together.
Memory Care is specialized, secure support for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias who benefit from a calm, structured environment and round‑the‑clock expertise. At Aegis Living, that care happens in Life’s Neighborhood—an intimate, thoughtfully designed setting where 24/7 dementia‑trained caregivers and a nursing team on site seven days a week deliver personalized help with daily living, medication management, and mobility (including Hoyer lifts and two‑person transfers), while gently redirecting agitation and confusion. Days are purpose‑filled with science‑based cognitive programming, certified music therapy, and social activities; chef‑prepared meals are easy to enjoy and dining spaces and cues are designed for memory support. Discreet safety features like secured entrances, emergency pendants with fall detection, and optional motion sensors, prevent wandering and bring peace of mind, and visiting physicians and wellness professionals reduce trips off‑site. Families receive education and ongoing support. If your loved one is unsafe alone, missing medications, wandering, needs frequent cueing or hands‑on help with bathing or dressing, or thrives with a predictable routine, Memory Care offers the right level of care. For milder needs, our transitional Assisted Living can be a first step; for advancing symptoms, secured Memory Care provides the specialized, heartfelt support to help them feel calm, connected, and at home.